Small country, few people Let them have many weapons but not use them Let the people regard death seriously And not migrate far away TTC 80 (Lin) Those that value life do not use weapons. They care for those in their community, so they stay where they are. If we regard our time here onContinue reading “Tao Te Ching Day 87: Sacred Life.”
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Are You Anxious?
I don’t know what it is about Monday (even if you are reading this on a different day) but I am full of anxiety. And, if I know anything about the human condition, its that if I am feeling a certain way, it is a guarantee that there are a bunch of other people feelingContinue reading “Are You Anxious?”
The Problem We Face
Here it is the reason our world is in chaos. It is not because America is racist. It is not because the cops are racist. It is not because our President is a moron. It is not because there are a ton of oppressed people who cannot get out from under their oppressors boot. It is not a global pandemic. It is not victimize-rs against victims.
“Dear Young Officer” By Matthew Poole Guest Blog
Dear young officer, First, let me begin by welcoming you to law enforcement. This career field has a long-standing belief that we truly serve the interest of our communities and the badge we wear reflects the oath we took. Our communities expect fairness, respect, and officers that will conduct themselves in an intelligent and productiveContinue reading ““Dear Young Officer” By Matthew Poole Guest Blog”
Strength in Every Situation: In Service to “Jane Doe” by Andrew L. Poole- Guest Blog.
Happy Friday to all out there looking for a good word today Andrew L. Poole joins the blog If the name sounds familiar he is the brother of Matthew Poole. Both men are Police Officers, but also gifted writers, in my opinion. Which this is my Blog so my opinion counts. Thank you, Andrew, forContinue reading “Strength in Every Situation: In Service to “Jane Doe” by Andrew L. Poole- Guest Blog.”
Does Your Connection Suck?
I am reminded again and again of something on my daily walk through life. The darkness and disconnect is all a symptom of my action. On days that I feel lonely and apart from the world its usually not because I am not surrounded by people. It is like I am in a dark roomContinue reading “Does Your Connection Suck?”
Slowing down: For the win.
Frantically pacing your life can seem to be the only way to be successful. I have found myself thinking, “I wish there were more time in a day so I could cram all the things I wanted to do in my lifetime into this day.” Even writing it, the notion seems ridiculous. I want toContinue reading “Slowing down: For the win.”
Tend the Seeds: My Harvest
Meh, transitions in life can leave me feeling depressed. No matter how or when they show up, life changes can be disorienting. I have noticed that my brain will try and trick me from recognizing a change is taking place. The wacky brain delusions happen quite a bit as if my mind is doing everythingContinue reading “Tend the Seeds: My Harvest”
Spinning Out of Control: How to Stop the Madness. Heavily edited;)
I am so happy I have a place now. A place for my thoughts and ideas, for my stresses and concerns, a place for my problems my solutions. This morning, my mind was filled with more thoughts and ambition than I knew what to do with. It happens sometimes, that I get to working onContinue reading “Spinning Out of Control: How to Stop the Madness. Heavily edited;)”
A Failures Guide to Winning: I Rise
I had hit the ground, sweating and covered in dirt. The whistle blew screeching at me and inflaming my senses to rise again. So, I rose. “Down,” the heavyset man screamed in the sweltering Georgia heat. My body was breaking down, my air and heart were failing me. With each down call and every whistleContinue reading “A Failures Guide to Winning: I Rise”
